Position Title: Overhire Scenic Painter
Department: Production Department, Paint Shop
Reports To: Scenic Charge Artist
Job Type: Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
Salary/Wage: $15-$17 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits eligible: No
Duration: 10-week contract, July 8+ndash;September 15, 2024, with possibility of extension

Syracuse Stage is committed to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work, on and offstage, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Syracuse Stage acknowledges with respect, the Onondaga Nation, firekeepers of the Haudenosaunee, the Indigenous people on whose ancestral lands Stage now stands. Learn more at www.onondaganation.org.

Candidates from underrepresented groups and those who share these values and have demonstrable experience advocating for anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion are strongly encouraged to apply.



General Job Description:

The Over hire Scenic Painter assists a 3-person seasonal staff working to support both Syracuse Stage and the Syracuse University Department of Drama. The Over hire Scenic Painter is a direct report to the Scenic Charge Artist and works closely with the Lead Scenic Artist. A typical season consists of 12+ fully supported productions as well as other smaller events. The 3,200 square foot paint shop is located off site from the theaters. The paint shop is one of three shops, with scenery and props, that make up the Scenic Department. Regular collaboration with these shops is to be expected. While the Over hire Scenic Painter primarily works in the paint shop, cross-shop work assignments can and do occur.

The description of the position in this document is representative and not exhaustive. Regular collaboration between shops in the production department and the wider organization is expected. Duties and responsibilities may shift with organizational needs.



Specific Responsibilities:

1. Complete production projects as coordinated by Scenic Charge Artist and Lead Scenic Artist regarding all painted treatments

2. Assist in the maintenance of a clean and organized paint shop

3. Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for all staff, student, and over-hire labor



Ideal Candidate Skills:

1. Color Matching

2. Time management

3. Faux finishing experience

4. Relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience



Physical Demands + Working Conditions:

1. Working on ladders and in lifts

2. Standing for 5-8 hours a day

3. Lifting 50 lbs.

4. Use PPR and/or specific precautions as required



To Apply: Please apply directly from our website at:

https://www.syracusestage.org/job-opportunities

Please Include:

- Resume
- Three (3) professional references

If you have difficulty submitting your application, please email HR@syracusestage.org or call (315) 4439842.

We ask for materials in a written form, but we invite applicants to share their application using whatever format(s) best support their ability and skillset.